Utah (16-17, 8-12 Big 12)

The Utes are hoping veteran NBA assistant Alex Jensen can restore the program to the heights it experienced when Jensen played for Utah under Rick Majerus in the late 1990s. Utah has not earned an NCAA Tournament bid since 2016, and the Utes face a long rebuild and tough climb up the ladder in the Big 12 Conference. Utah returns only one major contributor from last season.

Players to watch

Keanu Dawes finished his sophomore season strong, recording a double-double in four of his last six games. Dawes is the cornerstone of a rebuilt Utah roster and looks to take a major step forward as a junior. Fairleigh Dickinson transfer Terrence Brown started 31 games last season while leading his former team in scoring (20.6 ppg) and assists (3.2 apg). Brown gives Utah an e

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